Ward Leader

6 months ago


Southampton, United Kingdom University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Southampton Neonatal Unit is looking for a highly experienced Neonatal Nurse to Leader to join the Band 7 Ward Leader team. Our Ward Leaders are responsible for the day to day running of the department. We are looking for an inclusive leader with experience of leading teams and supporting change. If you are committed to providing the highest standard of patient care and ready to develop a culture of excellence and belonging, then we want to hear from you.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Southampton Neonatal Unit cares for a population across the South Coast region, providing intensive, high and special care as well as having a community outreach team. We host the regional transfer service, SONeT, ensuring that families receive care in the most appropriate hospital, closest to their home. We can offer a range of specialities to our patients here in Southampton, including neonatal surgery and cardiac services.

We are in a new stage of development for the department with an approved expansion plan to add capacity and improve the care environment. Moving forward, we are committed to developing a culture that is inclusive and supportive to all and this starts with our leadership team. We are looking for 24/7 leadership cover to ensure that we are maintaining both care standards and a positive working environment.

Working a pattern that provides leadership cover 24/7 you will be expected to work a range of day and nights to deliver:

- Professional and inclusive leadership to the nursing team
- Provide assurance that high quality care is given to patients
- Develop and maintain a supportive working environment
- Demonstrate high level of clinical competence.


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